3 courses
Wool courses
Shearing is a classic part of Australian culture. It's been depicted in artworks, films and music. Shearers, handlers, pressers and classers are essen...
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Certificate IIWool Handling
AHC21416-01Make your mark in the wool industry with an entry-level qualification to get you working in a shearing shed or a wool-classing program. Start your career as a roustabout or shearing shedhand as you learn to pen sheep and handle wool.
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Certificate IIShearing
AHC21316-01If you have little to no experience in shearing, then this intensive two-week course is the perfect step into the industry. Practise in a real farm environment with live sheep as you learn safe shearing techniques, the importance of animal welfare, and how to maintain your equipment.
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Certificate IVWool Classing
AHC41316-01Develop the skills to become a professional wool classer registered with the Australian Wool Exchange (AWEX). Build your career in wool handling and wool clip preparation and be part of a prestigious and profitable industry.
Wool course information
There are so many ways to study at TAFE NSW. You can choose an option that suits your learning style and lifestyle.
- Face-to-face courses at TAFE NSW are immersive and interactive, and you can choose between fu...
Who is a wool course good for?
You're a hard worker who likes animals. Penning sheep is a workout, and so is shearing and pressing wool into bales. Luckily you're pretty fit and don't mind a bit of hard labour. You like working as a part of ...
Wool career paths
Investing your time and energy into a wool course provides you with several great career options to choose from:
- Novice shearers are entry-level workers in the industry. Novice shearers have a grasp of the bas...
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
How do I enrol?
At TAFE NSW you can apply or enrol to do a course.
If your course has no entry requirements, you can enrol directly. If there are entry requirements, you will need to apply to be accepted for a position in the course.
- Go to the TAFE NSW website to view the course you are interested in
- Check if there are any entry requirements, as you may be asked to supply additional information
- Select a course location to progress your enrolment
- Follow the prompts to complete
- You will receive an email confirming your enrolment or application status
If you need further assistance with your enrolment, contact TAFE NSW Student Services on 131 601 between 8.30am-5pm Monday to Friday.